Kitchen Manager: Lead Operations, Menu & Cost Control

Washington Pavilion; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

401K Retirement Plan with a 6% Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Free Washington Pavilion Membership

Job summary

Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations. This role involves managing food quality, costs, and a kitchen team while maintaining compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates have prior kitchen leadership experience and a strong understanding of kitchen operations. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic workplace focused on community engagement.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen leadership experience (Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or similar role).
• Strong understanding of food cost control, labor management, and kitchen operations.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold a team accountable.
• Experience with inventory systems and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations including food production and quality.
• Manage food cost through purchasing, portioning, and waste control.
• Create and manage back-of-house schedules while maintaining labor targets.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop back-of-house staff.

Skills

Leadership

Food Cost Control

Labor Management

Training and Development

Menu Development

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The Lodge at Jacobson Plaza | Sioux Falls, SD

Lead the Kitchen. Own the Experience.

The Lodge at Jacobson Plaza is seeking a driven and experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality food, managing costs, and building a strong, high-performing kitchen team.

If you’re passionate about food, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to take ownership of kitchen operations—this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Do

As the Kitchen Manager, you will oversee all kitchen operations and play a critical role in the success of the business:

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations including food production, quality, and execution
• Manage food cost through purchasing, portioning, waste control, and inventory systems
• Create and manage BOH schedules while maintaining labor targets
• Hire, train, coach, and develop back-of-house staff
• Oversee vendor relationships, ordering, and inventory management
• Drive menu development and contribute creative direction to the food program
• Partner with the General Manager on menu approval and implementation
• Maintain consistency in recipes, plating, and kitchen standards
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability

What You Bring

• Previous kitchen leadership experience (Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or similar role)
• Strong understanding of food cost control, labor management, and kitchen operations
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold a team accountable
• Experience with inventory systems and vendor management
• Creative mindset with the ability to develop and execute menu ideas
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

What We Offer

We provide adynamic and engaging workplacewithcompetitive compensationand anoutstanding benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan with a 6% Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (including personal, sick, and holidays)
• Free Washington Pavilion Membership + Exclusive Employee Perks, including ticket and event discounts, on-site café discounts, and staff appreciation events.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead and shape the kitchen at a unique, community-focused venue
• Creative input and ownership of the food program
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative environment
• Competitive pay based on experience

Apply Today

If you're ready to take ownership of a kitchen and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for it Today!

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